Sunflower ‘Happy Face Orange’ F1 Hybrid Seeds

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<li>Stocky, shorter-growing sunflower ideal for pots or open garden beds.</li>
<li>Rich gold–orange petals surrounding a bold, dark central disc.</li>
<li>Pollen-free flowering habit—clean blooms for indoor arrangements.</li>
<li>Compact height: ~80 cm in pots, ~100 cm in field plantings.</li>
<li>Quick to flower: ~56 days (summer), ~66 days (winter).</li>
<li>Excellent vase life for home bouquets and market bunches.</li>
<li>Best sown spring to early autumn in a sunny, well-drained spot.</li>
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<h3>Plant Details:</h3>
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<li><strong>Plant Type:</strong> Warm-season annual</li>
<li><strong>Plant Height:</strong> 80 cm in pots; 100 cm in open field</li>
<li><strong>Flower Colour:</strong> Rich gold–orange petals with dark disc</li>
<li><strong>Pollen:</strong> Pollen-free</li>
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<h3>Sowing Information:</h3>
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<li><strong>Sow When:</strong>
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<li><strong>Temperate:</strong> September–January</li>
<li><strong>Subtropical:</strong> August–February</li>
<li><strong>Tropical:</strong> March–September (avoid peak wet)</li>
<li><strong>Cool:</strong> October–December</li>
<li><strong>Arid:</strong> September–January (with irrigation)</li>
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<li><strong>Germination:</strong> 7–10 days @ 18–25°C</li>
<li><strong>Depth:</strong> 10–15 mm</li>
<li><strong>Position:</strong> Full sun</li>
<li><strong>Sow Where:</strong> Direct sow; taproot dislikes disturbance</li>
<li><strong>Soil Type:</strong> Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost</li>
<li><strong>Spacing:</strong> 25–30 cm between plants; rows 45–60 cm apart</li>
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<h3>Growing Tips:</h3>
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<li>Water deeply at longer intervals to promote a strong taproot.</li>
<li>Stagger sowings every 2–3 weeks for continuous flowering.</li>
<li>Protect emerging seedlings from birds and snails.</li>
<li>Mulch to conserve moisture and keep weeds down.</li>
<li>Cut stems when petals first begin to unfurl for the longest vase life.</li>
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<h3>Harvest:</h3>
Harvest about 56 days after summer sowing (or ~66 days in winter plantings). Pollen-free blooms are clean, long-lasting, and perfect for bouquets.

<h3>When to Sow Sunflower ‘Happy Face Orange’ in Your Climate</h3>
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<th style=”padding: 10px; text-align: left;”>Climate Zone</th>
<th style=”padding: 10px; text-align: left;”>Best Planting Time</th>
<th style=”padding: 10px; text-align: left;”>Tips</th>
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<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Temperate</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>September–January</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Quick 56–66 day blooms after last frost.</td>
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<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Subtropical</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>August–February</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Great for pots and beds in frost-free months.</td>
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<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Tropical</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>March–September</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Avoid peak wet; ensure drainage.</td>
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<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Cool</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>October–December</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Choose a sunny, sheltered position.</td>
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<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Arid</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>September–January</td>
<td style=”padding: 10px;”>Mulch and deep-water to conserve moisture.</td>
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